Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Question 382: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda sergeants attached to Malahide Garda station, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33566/12]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Question 383: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda sergeant vacancies in Malahide Garda sub-district. [33567/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 382 and 383 together.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that on 31 May 2012 there were 4 Garda Sergeants attached to Malahide Garda Station. This is a reduction of 1 Sergeant from the same date in 2009.

The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no function in the matter. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored in the context of crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public.